The Big Lunch

The Big Lunch

The Big Lunch

Thanksgiving for neighbours and communities across the UK
Get involved!

The Big Lunch is the UK’s thanksgiving weekend for neighbours and communities - a time where people come together to celebrate community connections and get to know one another a little better. It's held on the first weekend in June, but Big Lunches happen throughout the summer, so there is still plenty of time to get involved!

Now more than ever, we need to make time for each other, so let’s get the nation talking over a cuppa and a bite to eat and have some fun with The Big Lunch.

For those of you who have been to a Big Lunch before, things will need to be a little bit different this year, but community spirit is shining bright, and whether you are a first timer or an old hat, there are lots of ways you can join in, whether that's online, on the phone, or safely on your doorstep.

If you have any questions, please send us an email or call us on 0800 022 3357, and make sure you’re signed up for our monthly newsletter so you can keep up to date with developments. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and you can now join our Facebook group to swap ideas, find out what other people are doing and share experiences!

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Free Resources

Download our Big Virtual Lunch resources - we've got lots of ideas, games to play, plus posters and invitations to help spread the word.

Big Lunch mug
Get connected!

Join our Facebook Group - a place to connect, swap ideas, find out what other people are doing in their communities and share experiences!

Laura from the England walker team
A Big Lunch poem

A lovely video from Big Luncher Laura Graham, reading a moving poem about The Big Virtual Lunch. Let's get the nation talking!

Big Lunch podcast
Our Big Lunch podcast!

Tune into our brand new podcast series with comedian Elis James and psychotherapist Lucy Beresford as they chat to special guests about connection, conversation and their favourite food!

Pryia's cookies
Celebrity recipes for your Big Lunch
Stuck on what to make for your Big Lunch? Our celebrities have cooked up a few delicious recipes for you to try.

Foodie inspo!
Big Lunch stories
Take a look at how neighbourhoods and communities have celebrated The Big Lunch in previous years.

Be inspired!

Start planning your Big Lunch!

There are plenty of ways you can join in this year, whether that's on the phone, online, or safely on your doorstep! Check out our free resources and ideas in the Big Lunch pack.

Download your pack!

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